A/N: Welcome everyone! My name is XxUnwrittenxX, and this is a SmoshGames Marhinki MULTI-CHAPTER! YAY! I'll leave the info about it here so you can find out what it'll be about!

Title: Closer Than You Think
Pairing: Marhinki (Mari/Sohinki)
Summary: Mari Takahashi's boyfriend just broke up with her, and Matt Sohinki tells her that her true love may be closer than she thinks. Then, Mari begins to think Sohinki's hitting on her, and their friendship almost is lost. Will Sohinki's words prove true for Mari? Or will she end up alone?
Rating: T for language.

Chapter One: Text Fights and Relationship Advice (Mari's POV)

"Oh, you did NOT just call me a bitch!" I yell, after getting yet ANOTHER stupid and insulting text from my boyfriend. I begin to rage-text back. I hit send after I finish and exclaim, "Ha! What'd you think about THAT?" After a few seconds waiting for his response, I get a text. Surely enough, it's from him, and it's as insulting as ever. "What the... WHAT THE HELL KIND OF INSULT IS THIS?"

I send back another text just as Sohinki, along with Lasercorn and Jovenshire, walk into the office. "Oh, hey guys," I say, setting my phone down. I need some serious relaxation time. Nothing like helping the SmoshGames guys kick ass at some Halo. Really changes the mood. Sohinki takes his hands out of his pockets to flick a hand at me, then jams his hand back into his jeans pockets.

Just then, I get another text from him. "Fuck," I mutter, under my breath. Lasercorn immediately says, "Ooh, is that you're boyfriend, Mari? Are you having a text fight over who should say goodbye first?" Joven smiles and says, "Yeah, Mari. Are you and your boyfriend just spamming each other with hearts?" Sohinki rolls his eyes and says, "Shut up and let the lady speak, you two! Jesus."

I sigh and say, "Nah, it's okay. Actually, we ARE text-fighting, but we're not actually being all cutesy like you think. We're having a heated discussion. In fact..." I take a look at the text and exclaim, "HE JUST TOLD ME HE WANTS TO BREAK UP WITH ME! THAT BASTARD!" Everyone looks shocked. The reason why? Me and my EX-boyfriend used to be the most cliche couple ever.

And now we're not. Simple as that. "Oh man, I didn't know you two were so dysfunctional, Mari," Lasercorn says, immediately regretting his previous statement. "Yeah, well, we weren't until I found out that he's been screwing around with Jenna FUCKING Marbles." Joven says, "Man, YIKES." Sohinki sighs and says, "Well, fuck him, Mari. If he doesn't give a shit about you, then don't give a shit about him!"

I nod and say, "You're right, Sohinki! Well, it's getting late. Who's editing tonight?" Sohinki raises his hand. "I volunteer, I guess." I sigh and say, "Yeah, I think I'll edit, too. It'll help me get my mind off of things. See ya, Joven and Lasercorn." They wave and take their leave, and Sohinki sits down at his workspace. "Mari?" he says, looking over at me.

I look back and reply, "Yeah?" He says, "You know, just because he wasn't your true love, that doesn't mean you're out of the romance game. It's not the end of the world. Your true love might be a lot closer than you think." Then, he turns away and begins to work on editing. I smile. Sohinki's a wise guy. He always has good advice for people and usually-

WAIT. DID SOHINKI JUST HIT ON ME?

My eyes bulge out when I replay the conversation through my head. Did he intend to make it sound as though he were implying that he likes me? Or did he accidentally sound like that and not mean anything at all? I'm shaking when I type and highlight pictures with the mouse, still wondering what the hell Sohinki meant by that. What does this MEAN?

Sohinki looks as if nothing is bothering him, he's so immersed in his editing. I take in the moment for a second. Would I actually really mind if he meant something by it? I mean, he's not bad-looking, and he's really funny, and he's smart... WHOA. No, Mari. BAD MARI! It's too late to be thinking about Sohinki like that.

Wait, did I just imply that I think about Sohinki like that?

Goddamn it's late... this whole situation is making my head spin.

Ugh.

(Sohinki's POV)

Have I implied anything in my comment at Mari? I can't help but feel as though I may have sounded like I like her... Hmm. I must investigate. Do I like Mari? Well, I don't HATE Mari... But I certainly don't see myself in a romantic relationship with her... at least... not yet... Damn... Am I starting to fall for Mari Takahashi?

Ugh, it's too late for this...

So, I guess I'm editing all night with Mari here, who just broke up with her ex-boyfriend. I'm not actually that surprised. NO couple can EVER be that sugary sweet. NO COUPLE. EVER. I think they might have pretended about it to hide up their dysfunctional relationship.

Like, for instance, I had a relationship where the chick was all pissed off and she was all, "YOU NEVER DO ANYTHING! YOU NEVER LIFT A FINGER INSIDE THIS PLACE!"

Well, I lifted a finger after that. My MIDDLE finger. And let me tell you, that bitch was OUT of there.

Now, back to this serious and very controversial advice dilemma I was just talking about. It's really insane. I would never intentionally hint that I like Mari. Even if MAYBE I do.

Which I haven't confirmed. YET.

God, I REALLY need to start thinking things through before I say them.

Man, I hate when this happens. I just quit thinking, and I say random shit.

I believe the term is verbal diarrhea?

Or just sheer Sohinki stupidity?

Whatever the hell it's called.

I suppose I should just continue editing and forget the whole thing.

"Your true love might be a lot closer than you think?" How stupid can I GET?

(Mari's POV)

Why am I over-analyzing the whole thing? Do I WANT this? No, no, just focus on the editing, Mari.

"Your true love might be a lot closer than you think"... Hmm...

I don't know, Mathew. We'll see.

Maybe it could be Lasercorn? Maybe Jovenshire? Maybe Ian or Anthony?

Hold on a second. IAN or ANTHONY? I think I might want to hurl.

JUST FRIENDS.

Maybe it could very well be Sohinki...

I don't know.

But I sincerely doubt it.

Well, I guess, I could try and see.

Please don't be Ian or Anthony, PLEASE don't be Ian or Anthony...

I believe that does it for this chapter of Closer Than You Think!

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